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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,435

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $61,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,907

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $57,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series
TrimGrand TouringM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,240 $85,700
Base Invoice $23,323 $79,025
Premium Package 1 1,600  
Body kit 1,145  
Rear spoiler 350 0
Satellite radio 430  
Proximity key   1,000
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium Package 1 1,374  
Body kit 916  
Rear spoiler 280 0
Satellite radio 344  
Proximity key   910
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 3,525 1,595
Options (change) 2,914 1,450
Destination 670 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $29,435 $91,170
Total Invoice $26,907 $84,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,513
Model Year20082010
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series
TrimGrand TouringM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4500hp V10
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17255/40-19
Total Price$29,435$91,170
Adjustments for Features0-6,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,435$84,760
Total Invoice$26,907$84,350
Adjustments for Features0-5,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,907$78,420

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082010
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series
TrimGrand TouringM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,945$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,930

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082010
ModelMX-5 Miata5-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in113.7 in
Length157.3 in191.1 in
Width67.7 in72.7 in
Height49.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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